Secretary to Principal

Secretary to Principal

Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office and provide clerical services for school's administrative staff.

High school diploma or GED; and years of secretarial experience

Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare instructional materials as requested. Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established procedures and deadlines. Maintain school calendar of events. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain student records according to established procedures. Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff. Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed. Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar of principal. Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s). Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records and expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment. Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies. Assist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities. Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents. Administer medication to students, check temperatures and notify parents of student's illness in nurse's absence. Maintain confidentiality.

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records Knowledge of basic accounting principles Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.

Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.